The protests, led largely by youth aged 13 to 30, rapidly escalated into violent clashes. Demonstrators stormed restricted zones, surrounded Parliament, and clashed with police in Kathmandu. Meanwhile, amid growing pressure, Nepal’s Home Minister resigned. Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli defended the decision. The protests, led largely by youth aged 13 to 30, rapidly escalated into violent clashes. Demonstrators stormed restricted zones, surrounded Parliament, and clashed with police in Kathmandu. Meanwhile, amid growing pressure, Nepal’s Home Minister resigned. Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli defended the decision.